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JamboX2

JamboX2

Butler doesn't exist. McGarry not convicted of anything yet and Thomson not even interviewed, Labour boys convicted with Watson jailed. What is this issue that all parties have?

Are you not familiar with the notion that people are innocent until proven guilty? Surely our one party state run, institutions will conspire to get her off.

She lost the whip because of allegations. The police have investigated and have now charged her with embezzlement. She's not exactly the most trust worthy person to be a parliamentarian: Glasgow East MP Natalie McGarry charged with embezzlement

McGarry's position is untenable as an MP. The situation is such that she will not be given the whip back. Politically daft for the SNP to do so. She will likely resign. There will then be a by-election.

We NEED to move beyond Yes and No. There's so much more to politics and life than that. Independence won't make life better it doesn't deal with schools or social security or the economy. Nor does bring No.

However, I agree at present I'd back an SNP win, albeit a narrower margin.

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Gorgiewave

Gorgiewave

We NEED to move beyond Yes and No. There's so much more to politics and life than that. Independence won't make life better it doesn't deal with schools or social security or the economy. Nor does bring No.

However, I agree at present I'd back an SNP win, albeit a narrower margin.

If you had to predict the SNP's Westminster haul in 2020, what would you say?

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Mikey1874

Mikey1874

She lost the whip because of allegations. The police have investigated and have now charged her with embezzlement. She's not exactly the most trust worthy person to be a parliamentarian: Glasgow East MP Natalie McGarry charged with embezzlement

McGarry's position is untenable as an MP. The situation is such that she will not be given the whip back. Politically daft for the SNP to do so. She will likely resign. There will then be a by-election.

Although she could end up being given not guilty verdict

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coconut doug

coconut doug

She lost the whip because of allegations. The police have investigated and have now charged her with embezzlement. She's not exactly the most trust worthy person to be a parliamentarian: Glasgow East MP Natalie McGarry charged with embezzlement

McGarry's position is untenable as an MP. The situation is such that she will not be given the whip back. Politically daft for the SNP to do so. She will likely resign. There will then be a by-election.

She has not been convicted of anything yet. surely even Indy supporters are entitled to a fair trial or do you think we should just lynch her now?

She resigned from the whip. She did not lose it. I would imagine that if she is found not guilty she will be allowed to walk free from the court without any stain on her character and return to her job. That's what the sheriff usually says to those in that position. Why should McGarry be any different? Her position is not untenable unless she is found guilty.

If she is found guilty then there is a strong chance she will go to Jail but you cannot punish people unless they are found guilty, can you?

I expect that she will have a good chance of getting off anyway given that 50% of the Jury are likely to belong to the same cult as she does.

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JamboX2

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She has not been convicted of anything yet. surely even Indy supporters are entitled to a fair trial or do you think we should just lynch her now?

She resigned from the whip. She did not lose it. I would imagine that if she is found not guilty she will be allowed to walk free from the court without any stain on her character and return to her job. That's what the sheriff usually says to those in that position. Why should McGarry be any different? Her position is not untenable unless she is found guilty.

If she is found guilty then there is a strong chance she will go to Jail but you cannot punish people unless they are found guilty, can you?

I expect that she will have a good chance of getting off anyway given that 50% of the Jury are likely to belong to the same cult as she does.

She has been charged after a year long police investigation, that in itself is not an imposition of guilt but it means there is enough evidence to allow for her to be charged and a case to be brought in court. I think she is entitled to a fair trial. Who says she isn't? But can she legitimately hold onto a seat with this hanging over her? Others have, but it devalues their contribution massively and is a huge millstone round their necks. No one is calling for lynching anyone.

Usually, you're told "you are not guilty and you are free to go". Due to the not proven you can't as a Sheriff say what you have said, that is generally an English statement where matters are clearer cut due to the lack of the not proven verdict. Her position is not untenable, but it is made harder by being charged with embezzlement by the police. Look at Eric Joyce, a man with multiple ill-deeds and a court case which hung over him for assault, his position was not untenable as an MP. He was pretty much sidelined in Parliament and was a lame duck MP. As she will be.

You cannot punish them in terms of a fine or a penal sentence. However, you can be tried in the court of public opinion and become toothless and be viewed as a hindrance.

Your last point. Are you joking? Please say you are.

Frankly, in a political sense she's now a lame duck. Personally, I cannot see any other option but for her to have to resign (in a political manner). I don't care if she was SNP, independent, Yes, No, Green, Labour, Liberal, Tory or whatever. She has been charged and has already resigned the whip. She is in a tricky position and I don't think it serves her well for this to be hanging over her as an MP.

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Seymour M Hersh

Seymour M Hersh

Unlikely. It'll be the Torys at Westminsters fault somehow. I did laugh when I saw it got photographed in Parliament with it's wedding dress on. This after getting it's marriage blessed in the chapel at Westminster. A bit two faced is it not?

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Stephane Grappelli

Stephane Grappelli

Unlikely. It'll be the Torys at Westminsters fault somehow. I did laugh when I saw it got photographed in Parliament with it's wedding dress on. This after getting it's marriage blessed in the chapel at Westminster. A bit two faced is it not?

Not as bad as referring to someone as "it". Pathetic but not surprising.

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XB52

XB52

And for the younger generation that's a bird if, in the soberness of morning, you woke up in bed with her and she was lying on your arm you'd bite your arm off to escape.

It's Coyote actually, hence the 'Coyote Ugly' film and bars. As regards the OP, can't make my mind up whether she should stick to the 'innocent until proved guilty' line or do the proper thing and resign her seat to protect the party.

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Stephane Grappelli

Stephane Grappelli

It's Coyote actually, hence the 'Coyote Ugly' film and bars. As regards the OP, can't make my mind up whether she should stick to the 'innocent until proved guilty' line or do the proper thing and resign her seat to protect the party.

I'm not surprised that he couldn't even get that right. What an ignorant oaf he is.

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coconut doug

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She has been charged after a year long police investigation, that in itself is not an imposition of guilt but it means there is enough evidence to allow for her to be charged and a case to be brought in court. I think she is entitled to a fair trial. Who says she isn't? But can she legitimately hold onto a seat with this hanging over her? Others have, but it devalues their contribution massively and is a huge millstone round their necks. No one is calling for lynching anyone.

Usually, you're told "you are not guilty and you are free to go". Due to the not proven you can't as a Sheriff say what you have said, that is generally an English statement where matters are clearer cut due to the lack of the not proven verdict. Her position is not untenable, but it is made harder by being charged with embezzlement by the police. Look at Eric Joyce, a man with multiple ill-deeds and a court case which hung over him for assault, his position was not untenable as an MP. He was pretty much sidelined in Parliament and was a lame duck MP. As she will be.

You cannot punish them in terms of a fine or a penal sentence. However, you can be tried in the court of public opinion and become toothless and be viewed as a hindrance.

Your last point. Are you joking? Please say you are.

Frankly, in a political sense she's now a lame duck. Personally, I cannot see any other option but for her to have to resign (in a political manner). I don't care if she was SNP, independent, Yes, No, Green, Labour, Liberal, Tory or whatever. She has been charged and has already resigned the whip. She is in a tricky position and I don't think it serves her well for this to be hanging over her as an MP.

I never mentioned the not proven verdict. If she is found not proven she is exactly that and may or may not be guilty. I stated the not guilty verdict which as you rightly point out is often accompanied with the comments I made. Why would that not apply in Scotland? A quick look at the first trial of a politician in Scotland that I could think of was Sheridan. Lord Bracadale used exactly the words I quoted. You better get him telt.

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JamboX2

JamboX2

I never mentioned the not proven verdict. If she is found not proven she is exactly that and may or may not be guilty. I stated the not guilty verdict which as you rightly point out is often accompanied with the comments I made. Why would that not apply in Scotland? A quick look at the first trial of a politician in Scotland that I could think of was Sheridan. Lord Bracadale used exactly the words I quoted. You better get him telt.